Explore the Family Name Pletscher
How common is the last name Pletscher in the United States?
The surname "Pletscher" increased in popularity between the years of 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pletscher was ranked 135,837th in terms of popularity but improved its standing to 129,047th in 2010, marking a 5 percent increase. The number of individuals with the last name also rose during this decade, from 114 to 132 people, a change of approximately 15.79 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion of Pletschers per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #129,047 | 5% |
| Count | 114 | 132 | 15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pletscher
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pletscher, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, nearly all (99%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.7% in 2010. Throughout both years, there were no recorded instances of Pletschers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 94.7% | -4.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |